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his whole frame quiver with emotion. Then, with a sudden shake of his head and a dash of his hands, he stood straight and pressed his finger tips to his eyes as if to shut out some disa- greeable recollection. Better sit down to breakfast now, i" said granny, taking no notice of his peculiar actions,
 He washed and dried himself and ran comb through his bristlcs for the first time In ten days, after which he sat at the table.
 The breakfast was passed in compar- ative silence on Rnbe's part; but tho old lady asserted woman's preroga- tive, her tongue, and chattesi of bygone days, when she lived in aflluence and plenty, before the time when her hus- band and only son drank themselves to death and drove the rest ot the family to the obscure poverty that now sur rounded them. She told how Bessie's mother died of starvation in large city and left Bessie with no one but her old granny to care for her. Little did she know the struggle that was going on between Rubc and Nobody while she talked, and she was com pietety astonished when he stood up at his seat with a suddcnness that threatened entire demolition of the repast, and exclaimed:
 "Granny, Pve been drunkard ever since arrived at the age of manhood. l am dressed in rags; but am not a bad man. can earn enough to care for small family, and have not a relative whom care to know In the world. Let me be as son to you and I'll never drink again."
 And you'll be a papa to mo and hnv new nose?" questioned Bessie. later in tho day. after he had told the story of his life to granny and his proposition was accepted.
 "Yes. little one"
 "Well, I'll kiss you now, then"
 And she did.
 That night when Rube stood out . side the house alone In tho starlight, he held an impressive conversation with Nobody.
 "Nobody, we've been fast comrades 1 for many years and seen world of trouble together. We've chcercd each other through thick and thin; but we must part We are not safc compan- ions for each other. must choose someone who respects himself more than either of us have been wont to do, and form new partnership. All though you've been a convivial friend l cannot feel sorry that we are to sop aate for good. Together we cause woe each to the other. God-b bye good d-bye-forever When you hear of me again the firm shall be Some body and Rube-and Rube will be somebody, too ; but it can never again bc Nobody and Me.
 O. God above, on pended knce | pray Thee ald me now | Lend me Thy hel p and give me strength That may keep my VOW. | l will each day Thy guidance seek, While life burns In my lamp, And thank Thee for Thy mercy to | Nobody. Christmas tramp
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St. Nicholas rang forth merrily on the frosty air.
 Nobody, that's & poor place to hunt 8 Christmas feast; but we'll try it. Perhaps we may get a bite of evergreen with few holly berries for dessert. Cheer up and jog along smart, for it's very cold this morning, and we must step quickly to keep warm. It's a shame, Nobody, that your tailor doesn't keep your coat in better repair. Even your pockets are moth-eaten. How does he expect you will ever have money to buy new clothes when he lets the pockets of your old ones get so full of holes that they won't hold money? You had better hand your gold to me and I'll be your banker. I'll spend it for you before you have & chance to use it. You know you can trust me, Nobody? That's right" he continued, as he shifted the two cents to a different hole in his coat. "Now your load is lighter, we will walk faster" In this manner he held a converse tion with himself for half an hour, whistling merrily between times as he pursued his way. y.
 "It appears to me, Nobody, that our road Is getting no shorter very fast. But cheer up, we'll reach there soon."
 AS he rounded an angle and turned into the plank road which led to the village centre, he met little maid whose face was aglow from trying to carry well-loaded basket that was far too heavy for her childish strength. On seeing Rube she laid her basket on the walk and sat down to rest herself
 "A merry Christmas to you, my lassw exclaimed Rube with a polite bow.
 "The same to you, sir" responded the little girl, as she glanced in his face with an expression that reflected the mixture of intuitive faith and dread inspired by his salute.
 "And why do you breathe so short?" questioned Rube in kind tone.
 q Iwish I was a mani" impetuously ejaculated the wee miss, and she knocked her tiny heels together as though out of patience because she was not full-grown member of the other sex.
 "And why do you wish it?" he in- quired, much amused at her annoy ance.
 My toes is cold, and it's too heavy" she snapped.
 Then she removed her mitten and dug out the snow from the gaping tips of pair of shoes that were much too large for her.
 "The basket is rather heavy for a little tot like you"
 'T ain't tot Don't you call mo names"
 "How far, my little lady, must you carry your load?"
 "To granny's, up yonder."
 of you'll not mind me, because Pm ragged, Pll carry your basket for you and you, too"
 "And you won't let anything spill?"
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guess he won't mind our spending them," he said, as he placed her on her feet and produced the two pennies he had. "Now run in there and get the monkey"
 "Id kiss you, if 'twasn't for your red nose; Pm afraid of that. No, guess I won't. Your face Is dirty, too. You can wash it when you get to granny's."
 Then she shook her little head em- phatically from side to side, and dis appeared within the shop.
 "Your nose again, Nobody. I'm really getting ashamed of you," he muttcred, ruefully, while he caressed the cause of his chagrin. "l really am."
 II got it! got U" exclaimed his tantalizer, as she ran out the door working the jump jack. "Willie will be so pleased. Poor fellow! am sorry for him! His feet are burned, and he can't walk"
 Rube took up his charges and walked along the road communing with No body. People had just begun to ap- pear on the streets, probably going to market to buy little things they had neglected to purchase during the hurry and hustle of the day previous Many curious glances were directed at the ragged tramp and his fair burden but he noticed none of them. He was having his first quarrel with Nobody.
 "Here's granny's. Whoa! you're going by the gate!" were the words, accompanied by pinch of his ear, which disturbed the tenor of his men, tai quarrel. "Now, set me down and come in," she said, as she grasped his hand and led him within the gate, whither he mechanically followed like one in dream. "You are cold and tired. You must warm yourself He carried me home, granny" she cx- plained to the careworn old lady who appeared in the doorway of the tum- bledown cottage.
 "A merry Christmas to you, mad am," said Rube. "Iiere is a basket the little girl found too heavy for her, so carried it."
 "Come in, sir: come in," invited granny. "Take a seat by the fire. Bring him chair, Bessie"
 Rube entered the house, uncovered his shock and placed the basket on the table; then sat on low stool by the stove and spread his numbed hands before it. The kettle began to sing, and as the warmth of the fire pene- trated his chilled body it made him 30 drowsy that he leaned against the chimney piece and slept while granny prepared breakfast. As he slept he dreamed, and in his dreams he went back to his childhood days before he ever tasted intoxicants; back to the days when his angel mother used to warn him of the evil of intemperance and tell him how it caused his fathers death. The tears rolled down his cheeks as ne slept. He traced the be- ginning of his comradeship wilh No- body up through his past until the present, and his tears were those of remorse for misspent life. Suddenly
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he was awakened by the touch of a damp cloth to his face, and on opening his eyes he discovered Bessie standing on tiptoe and trying to wash his nose
 "What did you paint it with? It won't come off," she said. "Pve got your hands washed clean and the most of your face, and I'll kiss you for be- ing good to me if can get your nose clean What are you laughing at? Here's the towel. I do believe he's crying, granny" And as she spoke poor Rube buried his face in his wet hands and gave vent to sobs that made
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One Fact

Is worth a column of rhetoric, said an American statesman. It Is a fact, es- tablished by the testimony of thou sands Of people, that Hoods Sarmpa- rilla does cure scrofuls, salt rhenm, and other diseases or affections arising from impure state or low condition of the blood. It also overcoInes that tired feeling, creates good appetite, and gives strength to every part of the system. Try it.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-12-24

We ought not to be too anx ious t0 encourage untYied innovation, in cases of doubtful improvement. For a quarter of . century Dr. Sage's Cs- tarrh Remedy has been before the pub- lie and passed through the severcst test, and is pronounced the most reli- able remedy for that disagreeable nlsl- ady. Thousands of testimonials of itA virtues. 60 cents per bottle. By druggists.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-12-24

Dr. ShAeKer, of Washin9to asserts that walking on railroad ties k good exercise for the health. All the same, many . deaf man has Lost his life by indulging in the exercise,-N Norvfs- tosca Herald.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-12-24

A messenger boy brought poem to this office this morning entitled "Why Do Still Live Onf" 1t Is an easy question to answer. Because you sent a messenger instead of coming yourself Kansas Cftv Nevs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-12-24

Bflisssness, dixxiness, nsasea, head sehe, gre relieved by small does of Carters Little Liver Pills.
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:" NOBODY guD LIE. 7"
BY BURT ARNOLD.

ED RUBE was a tramp printer.
 He had a red
 nose, but whether he acquired his nickname from the color of his nasal organ or the fiery hue of the auburn spikes he wore for hair, , none of his CO.,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-12-24

They are having shaving contests in in the east. The winner, of coorse, carries oil the cup.- C2eveIand San.
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Children Cry Ess Pitcbss's Csssosia.
 --A6D,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
PEHseyAL

G. P. Harden, Of Oiivet. Dakota. 10 d
guest ct the Morrison.
Hugh KinRlctt, OF Oentreyille, spent
last night in Yankton.
Henry Ruff and wife, OF Grand View,
are guests at the Morrison.
VIM Sohaetzsl, postmaster at Park
ston, Dakota. is 10 the city.
7. L. Torgerson, OF Beresford, Dakota,
ia registered Ut the Merchants.
j. =. Gitz and wife went TO Marshall,
Minnesota, yesterday for o visit.
r. O. Enos, Of Scotland, Dakota, was
q guest ct the Merchants last night.
al. d. Bragg and wife, Of White Lake,
Dakota, are guests at Che Merchants.
q. A. Reeves and J.. II. Baskin, oil
Scotland, are snow bound in Yankton.
A. Il. La Waller, the sugar expert who
has been in Yankton two days, LETT for
east this morning.
3. A. Maglone is lingering in Huron,
whittier hs went yesterday morning. He
may be expected home when the robins
rooss again, as 8 snow blackade lies be-
tween him and Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
Quo MAHaANIo

The Arguments Competed and the De-
or the Matter.
ID. q Smith closed the argument in
the quo warranto proceedings against
the Gale inseoe hospital board al five
O'Clock last night and with the end Of
his argument Judge Tripp had heard all.
there was to listen too and took the case
under consideration. The arguments
were exhaustive and nearly all the au-
thorities have been cited upon q
side or TIE other and the decision will be
purely and simply upon the Law. Judge
Trip did not drop any hint az to when
the decision might be expected, saying
only that he would endeavor to decide
to the satisfaction OF all concerned. The
attorneys on both sides are confident oil
success, bat AZ one Of the parties must
be in the wrong, and as the disposition
OF both side lie to fight the matter to tho
last extremity, there is . probability
that nc matter what the decision inthe'
will not be dropped here. An app
peal can be taken from this court to the
territorial supreme court, and as the
question involves the construction Of the
organic act, an appeal can be taken from
the territorial supreme court to the su-
preme court OF the United States.
There is Q probability that after the
decision Of Judge Tripp something viii.
be done to compel The signing OF war
rants for the maintenance Of the hos
pitsl, which is o running on tick.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
N
SKIN DISEASES

Uur oldest child Row six years Of age, when
an infant ak months old was attacked with q
virulent, maligant skin disease. All ordinary
remedies failing, we called or family physician
who attempted cure it; but it spread with
almost incrcdible rapidity, unaiI the lower
portion of the little fellows person, from tho
middle Of his back down to his knees, was ono
solid ra.h ugly. painful blotched, and MALI
We had no rsst at night no peace by
day Finally, we were advised to try the
Cuticura Remedies The effect was simply
marvellous In three or four weeksa complete
cure WAS wrought. leaving the little fellows
person rs white ard healthy az though he had
never been attscked. In my opinion your
valuable remeuiea saved his life, and to-day
he is astrong. healthy child perieutly well, no
repetition Of the disease having ever Occurred.
GEO. b. SMITH,
Atty at Law and Ex-Proa. Atty, Ashland, O..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
nj The BLIZZARD IA E.

Btot0uE Elements Attend tho Dyinr
Year-An Dakota Railroads Under
the Snow and no Wheels Turning-.
Yankton the Only Accessible City.
The oldest inhabitants appears to be
half willing to- cay that he never knew
9 storm OF the magnitude Of the storm
Of to-day to wax So fierce and to accom-
piish such wonders in piling up snow
drifts in 80 short . time during his years
in Dakota. The first invoice OF blizzard
game down from the north between the
hours OF 2 and5 O'Clock this morning.
but il rapidly grew fiescer until it has
accomplished the feat OF stopping COM
pletely all railroad operations and
neighborhood intercourse. 1t is q fact
that railroads in Dakota have not been
80 thoroughly blockaded as they are
to-day since the Isl days and the block
ade never was SO quickly accomplished.
Al 3 p. m. to-day there Was not a train
running on either the Northwestern or
Milwaukee roads in Dakota. This is an
event which has not happened before in.
the hardest winters, not counting the
oataclysm OF snow in the early months
OF 1881.
The east bound passenger trains out
of Yankton on both roads this morning
got out Of the territory in safety and
on time but the fact that the storm Was
in Its infancy when the start was made
accounts Tor their success. The Yankton
and Centreville freight did not go out
this forenoon At all and did not attempt
TO go ont this afternoon. On the Mil
yankee the forenoon passenger train
arrived from the east two hours and a
half late and had il not been that the
early passenger train TO Sioux City par.
tally disturbed the first bed OF drifts il
is probable that the road between Yank.
ton and Sioux City would have been
blockaded. No trains have left Mitchell
for the east to: dAy at all, and trafic
west from that point stopped early this
morning. The Iowa and Dakota divi-
sion Of the Milwaukee is closed and no
trains have attempted to reach or leave
Sioux Falls.
The Northwestern line between Yank-
ton and Huron is blookaded, as is also
the Huron and Tracy line. The blockade
is complete and il the storm continues
twenty-four hours the middle. OF the
fret week in the new year will not see
trains running regularly.
Trade in the city has been suspended
and the few weary pedestrians find
travelling greatly impeaed by snow drifts
bretst high. All this country to-day
.ss.s s=.. s.hs i.
At Ais this afternoon the train which
arrived from the east on the Milwaukee
was sent ont, east bound. SO commu-
.n:ca.ion between Yankton and Chicago,
via the winter route, 10 open. and it is
the only Dakota line running trains to-
day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
The asw YzaR.

Il Finds OHr People Ready far the
Events or 1855 -7Ionday as a Holiday
In the City
TIE year 1888 finds Yankton reanima-
ted, reiavenated, her citizens working
together for their individual and joint
interests. and by the side Of father time
Yankton will take up a march OF pros
perity and growth whieh will mako her
future successful to The last degree.
Then it is meet that the new year should
be received with welcome and good
cheer. and il lies In the power OF Yank-
toms people to mako such a welcome.
Let all differences between man d
mai be dropped aud let the beginning
OF the year mark a continuation Of the
era OF unity.
On Monday the city will observe q
holiday and that tho tims may be pleas
antly and profitably passed is assured in
q conmunity which makes the most OF
every occasion. Oar people can make
calls, formal or informal. can entertain
their friends at dinner, can 60 tobog-
gaming or skating, or spend the day with,
agood book. The one desire should be
to begin the year aright. and to meet
the days which follow with the desire TO
keep up the record.
The Misses Bruce and Miss Lucy
Dewey will receive their gentleman
friends at J.. E. Brnce's residence be-
tween the hours OF 8 and 8 O'Clock p. N,
and the Misses Mattheisssn, with Miss
Lnlu Palmer add Miss Mary Penning-
ton will hold forth al M. NJ. Mattheis-
sens residence from 2 to sp. m.
Mrs. .. B. Dennis. assisted by Mrs. Fl.
g. Free end Mrs. 2 g. English, will re-.
ceiye from two to eight o'clock.
During the evening Of Monday the
young ladies will entertain their
bachelor friends 81 the Merchants hotel.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
THE BACHELORS PARTY.

An Annual holiday Hop by the Club
"A Complete puccess; and rs Voted
The BEST or the Season.
An appropriate leave taking Of this
past year which has been 30 beneficial
to Yankton and her people Was the first
annual holiday party gwen by the
bacheIors' club at the Merchants hotel
last evening. II seemed that the fates
we're more than in sympathy with the
event and fate directed the proceedings.
Never in the history OF Yankton we're
the young ladies arrayed so tastefuiiy.
and the gentlemen We'd with each other
in attempts to shine. The party was in
honor Of ex-bachelor j. E. Branch and
his wife, who were present and seeming
~ enjoying themselves as we'll az in the
days when they attended the parties as
]. e. Branch and Miss Lena McGlumphy.
Miss Ethel Washburn, Of st. Paul, also
grsced. the scene With her delightful
presence, and this fnct alone served to
produce q desire in each one to promote
tho general enjoyment. There was no
unpleasant delay in tine programme and
the constant music OF Georges harp
made sitting still an impossibility. At
midnight the programme wAs finished
and the dancers were content to 60 home.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
LOCAL LAUUS2Cs .
1883.

1855.
Swear of.
Resolve to be better.
Poll down your old calendars.
We turn the 6orner ct midnight.
Tho city schools open for the; winter
term GA Tuesday.
Two to n the mayors sidewalk has
snow uponlt this avaning.
This will be q good night to watch the
old year ont-poking the fire.
This il ! bowling bIast--or : blasted
howl, just as ron feel about 10.
a folding door key has been left 81
tkis office and awaits an owner.
The bill collector may a. we'll stay 81
home Monday-its . day Of grace.
The old ysar dies hard, but there il
really no use making auch ! fuss over II.
Any man may exercise local option
and the new year u the usual time to
begin.
~ the. old settlers will permit, we rice
10 romark that this is something OF .
storm.
.nn,ohsr I, M t,ionas = wainnt s..as.
lat njrh..
The day train on the MiIvaukee from
the east vas two and 1 kolf hours late.
II tied up hsre,
Solemn stiffness reiRns suprerne ia the
police court, MOI even 4 plain drunk
Las been heard nom,
Invitations for 1 card party AZ The
residence 81 ]. T II. Pierce, for Janu-
ary 12ta. 1883. sre cut.
II there Is ! coal trust We hope il will
open IN otics in Ysnkton. Most .oi III
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
.Nntica

Notice. 8
The annual meeting OF the stock hold
ers OF the Yankton building and loar,
association will be held at the Office Of
the secretary, in Mckinney & Scougal's
bank Monday January eth, 1888, to
elect q board Of nine directors to serve
for one year and to transact such
other business as may b Iegally brought
before them. r. W. BURNs, Sec'y.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31

doing e good business in . rapidly gsow.
ing and very promising portion OF the
west. The only foundry and machine
shop III town and well equipped with
machine tools and foundry appnrten-
ances. Address: JoHN MARTIN.
Yankton. Dako q.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
WANTED.

Al Purchaser OF Half Interest In
the Dakota Iron Works at
Yanktons
The death df g. =. Anderson late oi
the 6rm Martin ard Anderson. leaves an
opportunity for IN experienced macbin-
ist to purchase ! half interest IN well
estAbllshed tonndry and mAchino shop
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
a q a K ID.

To n1l who are nafrering from tke error1 nd
fndiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay. loss OF manhood, &c. will send . rscips
that VIII cure you, FREE IN CHARGE Thta great
remedy was discovered bya snissicnaxy in south
America. Send q self-addrensed envslope % the
REV. {osKPHT 7. IH1AS, 8tatisH D, Rss Ycrk or
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
Stockholders Meeting.

StockhoIder's Nesting.
A meeting of the stockholders OF the
First National bank Of Yankton Dakota
will be held Of the banking house on
January 10th e.7 80 p. M. for the pur-
pose Of electing o board of directors TO
serve for the ensuing year.
w. H. MoYAY, Cashier.
Yankton Dec. 80, 1887.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-31
aiIg rsss aaa 9akntaiaa
YANKTON, D. 7, DEC, III, 1887,
RAxAnoAD TInE gABAE.

ycAao. MILWAUKEE, 4 81. Paul RAIIRoAA
The first east bound passenger train leaves al
6.A0 q N. each day, except Sunday. Close con.
nectiona Tor Chicago and the east.
Tue seconl east bound passenger train leaves
at 4si5 p. m. each day except Sunday. Nc
conneotions for Chicago and the east.
The first passenger train from the cast ARR
The second passenger from the east, arrives
zach day except sunday ut 1905 p. M.
Toe acu0mnodation train from the weat and
north arrives ut 8 co. N, and departs at :D6
q. N for the east e1ch day excepting sundays.
The regular passenger train from the west
arrives each Day n except sunday a. 4:is, The
sxcept sunday at 1880 \. m. No baggage trans-
eorted 81 Recommendation traiaA
CHICAGO 4 NoRTnwxsTxRN RArLaoAp,
Passenger trains leave for the east and north
daily, exopt Sunday. At 8:2o y. m, audi pm,
aud arriye from the east and north At e:s0p p. n.
Reconsideration trains leave for the east and
north daily, except sunday, at . .. M, and
arrive from the east at l:So 2. M.
s.sS Z, M, and arrive from the east 81 gI0 :. n.
All freight trains carry passengers.
vankton Postofioe Hours and Regulations,
The delivery windows are opened zach day
Hundays exceptedl 1T 100 =. m.
The delivery d CLOSE at 100 p. m.
The money order, postal note and registry de-
rartment opens ateA .. m. and nloses ct t:s0 p.
On Sundays The delivery windovs are kept
spen from AS % lO,ls .. Do. The lobby Of the
office 10 open all day Sundays for s&he accom-
msdssion of persons renting lock boxes.
close Il . 4. m.,and s:4sp m. Sundays excepted.
Maiis going west and north via the Chicago,
M~ilxausee 4 ". Paul railroad CLOSE At 10 :.
Mails going east and north By Chicago 1
Northwestern railroad !close ct . y. m.
~ az ln.0H - ~ anA IN. aN a a. - Ei4tGEFaEN